Son of Hamas - Mosab Hassan Yousef

Son of Hamas

By Mosab Hassan Yousef

  • Release Date: 2011-09-27
  • Genre: Religion & Spirituality
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 245 Ratings)

Description

This gripping New York Times bestseller tells the true story of a Hamas insider who rejected his violent destiny and pursued peace . . . at the risk of everything.

Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status . . . and power. But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence and embarked on a spiritual journey, embracing instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader. Son of Hamas contains:

• new information about the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about Mosab’s own role
• details of his agonizing separation from family and homeland
• the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public
• his belief that the Christian mandate to “love your enemies” is the only way to peace in the Middle East

Now available with a chapter about events since the book’s release such as the revelation of Mosab’s Israeli intelligence handler’s true identity, and Homeland Security’s effort to deport the author.

Reviews

  • Good Boot

    4
    By Dr. Bridgeforth
    This was a fascinating read that mixed suspense, history, facts and religion together. It sheds wonderful light on how Hamas functions.

  • Great

    5
    By MJ0433
    Excellent

  • Thrilling true story

    5
    By gghines
    The real story of the son of one of the founders of Hamas. From a terrorist to a free man… fascinating story. As someone who has lived in the West Bank and Jerusalem, I find this story even more engaging. A must read.

  • Son of Hamas

    5
    By Trarob
    Amazing and enlightening. I've been to Israel many times and this is a story I've never herd before! Read this book!

  • Fascinating story

    5
    By Times Guy
    I hope the facts in this book are accurate. If so, it is nice to know there are heroes among us, who have the courage to do what is right despite the cost. I only hope there are more like him all over the world because they can give us hope that there are better days ahead for our children.

  • Courage and willingness to live

    5
    By Mmmiiiikkkkkeeeee
    Dear Mosab, you did not choose to be born in that environment, you did not choose no be the son of Hamas, but you did choose to flourish and prosper, to aim at life and to happiness, the things you had to go through to get out of that war or ground zero we call Middle East, took you almost 10 years.... Imagine how much work is left to do to get that mentality and games of death to zero.... I am Jewish and I respect you and admire the sacrifices you did religiously, politically and family wise to save lives and to start a new wave of positive attitude in the Middle East. Also I am so glad you wrote this book so you can be out of people's bad viewpoint and start a new life... I invite you to Mexico for a conference in the Jewish community. regards Mike Moiseb

  • Son of Hamas

    5
    By Programmerlqrx
    This is a great book. It gives new insight to the middle east conflict.

  • Mosab, a very brave man

    5
    By Nicolejg
    It is amazing to see what God can do in the mind and life of a person like Mosab, whose culture and religion can be so radical and extremist. Mosab is a brave man; rebelling against life as he knew it can only be done when the real God through Jesus' teachings and love for us, transforms hearts and removes the veil of lie. My respect and admiration to you Mosab. May God keep working on you and using your humble heart to reach your people.

  • Best book I have ever read

    5
    By Jlk1105
    I couldn't put this book down! Read like a John Grisham novel except this was a true story. With all the conflict in the Middle East in recent days, I as a Christian, had my eyes opened by this book, and now begin to sympathize with terrorists that they truly are lost and in need of Jesus. This book is amazing.

  • Great story of suffering life in Israel

    5
    By Detruckey
    An eye opening book in that with all the Zionist teaching today, it helps us to understand why Palestinians do the things they do. Yes they want to kill the Jews but also the Jews want to kill the Palestinians. They are all a product of their environment.

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